Delta Flight Diverted After Mid-Air Turbulence Causes Injuries and Emergency Landing

A Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport due to severe turbulence, leading to injuries and an emergency landing. The flight, carrying a total of 275 passengers and 13 crew members, experienced significant turbulence in mid-air. The aircraft, identified as DL56, departed from Salt Lake City at 4:30 p.m. local time and was forced to land in Minneapolis around 7:45 p.m. local time. The pilot reported the plane dropped 1,000 feet. Medical teams assessed passengers and crew members upon landing, with 25 individuals requiring hospitalization. Passengers reported the initial turbulence caused flight attendants to lose their balance and that subsequent turbulence became more intense. Flight data revealed the aircraft rapidly lost altitude, descending from over 38,000 feet to 35,775 feet in a short time. The airline stated its gratitude for the support of emergency responders.